Aldosterone/Plasma Renin Activity Ratio, LC/MS/MS QALREN

Method(s) Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Synonym Plasma Renin Activity, LC-MS/MS, ALDO/PRA Ratio, PRA, Primary Aldosteronism, Aldosterone, LC-MS/MS
Components

Aldosterone, LC/MS and Plasma Renin Activity, LC/MS/MS

Specimen Required
Collect

One 5 mL lavender (EDTA) top tube or Two 3 mL lavender (EDTA) top tubes.

Transport

1.8 mL frozen plasma collected in a lavender (EDTA) top tube (Min: 0.8 Ml).

* Collection Instructions *

Collect a mid-morning blood samples after patient has been upright (sitting, standing, or walking) for a minimum of 2 hours, then have them sit 5-15 minutes prior to collection.

Stability

Ambient: 24 hours

Refrigerated: 24 hours

Frozen: 28 days

Unacceptable Conditions
  • Moderate to gross hemolysis
  • Plasma collected in a plasma separator tube
  • Received thawed
CPTCode 82088, 84244
Notes Performing Laboratory-Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s)
No Appointment Necessary
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